For KS4, students will have the option to continue with one or perhaps both of the languages that they studied in KS3.

Students will take the Pearson Edexcel exam which allows them to develop their ability to communicate with native speakers in both speech and writing. They will study across a variety of contexts relevant to their age and interests and will also develop a greater awareness of the culture of target language-speaking communities and countries.

The aims and objectives of the course are to enable students to:

• develop their ability to communicate confidently and coherently with native speakers in speech and writing, conveying what they want to say with increasing accuracy
• express and develop thoughts and ideas spontaneously and fluently
• listen to and understand clearly articulated, standard speech at near normal speed
• deepen their knowledge about how language works and enrich their vocabulary in order for them to increase their independent use and understanding of extended language in a wide range of contexts
• acquire new knowledge, skills and ways of thinking through the ability to understand and respond to a rich range of authentic spoken and written material, adapted and abridged, as appropriate, including literary texts
• develop awareness and understanding of the culture and identity of the countries and communities where the language is spoken
• be encouraged to make appropriate links to other areas of the curriculum to enable bilingual and deeper learning, where the language may become a medium for constructing and applying knowledge
• develop language-learning skills both for immediate use and to prepare them for further language study and use in school, higher education or employment

At WPT we offer A level French & Spanish. We have worked hard to design stimulating content to enable students to develop their linguistic skills alongside their understanding of the culture and society of the countries where  French and Spanish  are spoken.

Students study technological and social change, looking at diversity and the benefits it brings. They will study highlights of French-speaking artistic culture, including francophone music and cinema, and learn about political engagement and who wields political power in the French-speaking world.

Students will study technological and social change, looking at the multicultural nature of Francophone / Hispanic society. They will study highlights of artistic culture, including a focus on Francophone music & cinema, or Hispanic regional identity and the cultural heritage of past civilisations.

We cover aspects of the diverse political landscape of these countries allowing students to explore the influence of the past on present-day their communities.

Throughout their studies, they learn the language in the context and issues and influences which have shaped them. Students will study texts and film and will have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their choice.